Silvina Spravkin Sculptor

“We’ll let time knit these gentle ties between us.”

“We’ll let time knit these gentle ties between us.” ― Molière, The Misanthrope Previously: https://silvinaspravkin.com/2016/11/04/silvina-spravkin-the-model-in-the-studio-astor-piazzolla-monument/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2014/12/19/shhh-here-is-a-sneak-preview-of-my-new-project/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2014/09/19/in-the-news-local-media-anticipates-the-astor-piazzolla-foundation-stone-ceremony-scheduled-for-tonight-in-lucca/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2014/10/10/silvina-spravkin-monumento-a-astor-piazzolla-posa-della-prima-pietra-lucca/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2016/08/29/silvina-spravkin-astor-piazzolla-jorge-luis-borges-el-tango/ ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Impressione di Silvina Spravkin | Pietrasanta, 2017

________ Silvina Spravkin é una scultrice argentina che lavora il mosaico, marmo e altre media in Pietrasanta, Italia.

Silvina Spravkin | “The Model in the Studio” | Astor Piazzolla Monument

“The Model in the Studio” (Silvina Spravkin, 2014-16, Plaster) COMING SOON! Previously: https://silvinaspravkin.com/2014/12/19/shhh-here-is-a-sneak-preview-of-my-new-project/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2014/09/19/in-the-news-local-media-anticipates-the-astor-piazzolla-foundation-stone-ceremony-scheduled-for-tonight-in-lucca/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2014/10/10/silvina-spravkin-monumento-a-astor-piazzolla-posa-della-prima-pietra-lucca/ https://silvinaspravkin.com/2016/08/29/silvina-spravkin-astor-piazzolla-jorge-luis-borges-el-tango/ ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Silvina Spravkin | Astor Piazzolla, Jorge Luis Borges | “El Tango”

Progetto Astor Piazzolla, Bozzetto, scultura, 2016 El tango ¿Dónde estarán? pregunta la elegía de quienes ya no son, como si hubiera una región en que el Ayer, pudiera ser el Hoy, el Aún, y el Todavía. ¿Dónde estarán? (repito) el malevaje que fundó en polvorientos callejones de tierra o en perdidas poblaciones la secta del … Continue reading →

Silvina Spravkin | “Fig: 1.” | El cuarto de maravillas

#arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Silvina Spravkin | La Maestà delle Formiche | The Majesty of Ants | 2016

La Maestà delle Formiche | The Majesty of Ants Statuary Marble Silvina Spravkin cm 33 x 5 x 3 #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

” • We are here, now” Silvina Spravkin | Sculpture

L A B A B A R I C O R D I Statuary Marble and Copper Bristles Silvina Spravkin cm 167 x 27 x 70 #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

(S)CULTURA PIETRASANTA | Silvina Spravkin

M E T A M O R F O S I Statuary Marble Silvina Spravkin cm 13 x 8 x 22 #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Silvina Spravkin Sculpture | Collection du Musée de La Poste, Paris

Boutique et espace philatélique21 avenue du Maine75015 Paris Horaires d’ouverture :du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 18h(fermeture les samedi, dimanche et jours fériés)Entrée libre #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Esmerine | Snow Day for Lhasa

“Snow Day for Lhasa” from La Lechuza by Esmerine, available here. #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Senza la memoria la nostra esistenza sarebbe arida e opaca” – Elie Wiesel | Silvina Spravkin, Scultura | Pietrasanta 2016

Excerpts from Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Prize Lecture #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

LIGHTNESS | Happy New Year | Silvina Spravkin, 2016

#arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Leggerezza” (Lightness) a new sculpture | Silvina Spravkin Scultura

“Leggerezza,” 2015 White Statuary Marble … and the model. #arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Quattro quadri di Silvestro Lega” Racconto di Rossella Bianucci

Per Silvina Spravkin che scolpisce l’anima delle cose. Matilde era seduta vicino alla finestra che dava sul giardino d’ingresso. Il salotto appariva scomposto, le due poltrone accostate alla consolle, il divano di fianco al camino, i tappeti arrotolati in disparte, al centro c’era lo spazio vuoto dove era stato fino a poco prima montato il … Continue reading →

“Come l’onda é spinta dall’onda… ” | Silvina Spravkin, Pietrasanta Scultura, 2015

#arte #pietrasanta #scultura #silvinaspravkin ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Silvina Spravkin | Over-size Airmail | Sculptures in Marble and Mosaic

“Airmail” in the private collection of Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International. Aphion Marble, (153cm x 190cm x 23cm) International Sculpture Symposium – 1993, Muju, South Korea. Carrara Marble, (135cm x 189cm x 65cm) Inlaid Mosaic “Stamp” (51cm x 67cm) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and … Continue reading →

Unveiling Games | Silvina Spravkin, Pietrasanta Scultura, 2015

Look behind the green (curtain): here’s a recent work of mine. It’s a playful mixed-media assemblage. Photo by Tatiana Villani. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Ancora un Sogno”

Nature has taken its course – continuity, transformation and blossoming are palpable in the “I Have a Dream” project, one Spring later. Tatiana Villani, led the Italian part of the “I Have a Dream” project which was part of the VANCOUVER BIENNALE Global Art-Farming-Peace project by Artist Shweta Bhattad. Photo by Amapola Moriconi. See my previous post … Continue reading →

“Le Forme della Differenza”

“Lababa i Ricordi” is in “Forme della Differenza” exhibition at the Palazzo Ducale, in Massa. The show, which features works in marble and other materials by 16 international artists, goes until the 7th of June, 2015. “Le forme della differenza” Palazzo Ducale – Massa Piazza Aranci From the 30th of April to the 7th of June, 2015 … Continue reading →

Piazzolla lives in 2015

“Vuelvo a vos, con mi deseo, con mi temor.” – Astor Piazzolla ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Piazzolla live in 1972”

“Mi audacia está en la armonía, en los ritmos, en los contratiempos, en el contrapunto de dos o tres instrumentos, que es hermoso y buscar que no siempre sea tonal, buscar la atonalidad.” – Astor Piazzolla ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, … Continue reading →

Beyond Time | Aldilà del tempo

“There are no secrets that time does not reveal.” – Jean Racine ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Premio MusicAstor due sponde” | premio dedicato al musicista Astor Piazzolla

The “Premio MusicAstor due sponde” is a prize dedicated to the Argentinian master Astor Piazzolla. This First Awards Ceremony saw the Prize go to Lionello Puppi. The “Premio MusicAstor due sponde” celebrates an important page in the story of Italian Emigration. It was discovered in 2012, that Astor Piazzolla’s grandparents emigrated from the Garfagnana region in the … Continue reading →

PROGRAMMA | Premio Piazzolla “musicAstor due sponde” | 7 Marzo, 2015

PROGRAMMA 7 Marzo a Palazzo Ducale – Lucca Ore 17.30 – Presentazione del premio ASTOR PIAZZOLLA “musicAstor due sponde” diviso nelle sezioni : I) Premio a una personalità di rilievo che ha promosso rapporti culturali fra Italia e Argentina II) Concorso musicale per allievi di Conservatori e Istituti Musicali. Ore 17.45 – Inaugurazione mostra “Strade … Continue reading →

Observation: “Another piece of the puzzle.”

The model is a door to discovery. I found myself in these photos – they reveal one aspect of me, even to me. Photos by Colomba d’Apolito. Visit her website. ____________ Notes on my new sculpture commission, to commemorate music and immigration, all as part of the celebration of the 500-years of the walls of Lucca, Italy. … Continue reading →

Observation: “The model is for me.”

The model is mine; it’s in clay, it will be of plaster to end up as marble, all through my hands. Photos by Colomba d’Apolito. Visit her website. ____________ Notes on my new sculpture commission, to commemorate music and immigration, all as part of the celebration of the 500-years of the walls of Lucca, … Continue reading →

Happy New Year!

“A Wish of JOY for 2015” ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Shhh! … here is a sneak preview of my new project!

“Shhh!” (Silvina Spravkin, 2014-15, White Marble, 2m) This is a special sneak preview of a detail of the clay model a new sculpture commission. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Isola di Baja” a sculpture in white Carrara marble, by Silvina Spravkin

“Isola di Baja” (Silvina Spravkin, 1990, Carrara marble, 70cm x 20cm) “Isola di Baja” was part of the “Un passo nel sogno” exhibition at the Paola Raffo Arte Contemporanea Gallery in 2007. Private collection. (Photos by Jens Scheffler) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy. … Continue reading →

Silvina Spravkin | Monumento a Astor Piazzolla, Posa della Prima Pietra Lucca

It was a Celebration day in Porta San Pietro in Lucca for the unveiling of the foundation stone for a monument to Astor Piazzolla. The ceremony was a lively event: officials from local municipalities were joined by Argentinian representatives – it is a story of emigration and music, a journey from Europe to the Americas. And the evening … Continue reading →

Silvina Spravkin | Monumento a Astor Piazzolla | Posa della Prima Pietra Lucca, Venerdi 19 Settembre, 2014

Monumento a Astor Piazzolla Posa della Prima Pietra Da Lucca – Garfagnana all’Argentina Storia di emigrazione e musica Venerdì, 19 settembre 2014 Ore: 18:30 Lucca Porta San Pietro ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy. #art #astorpiazzolla #marble #mosaic #sculpture #scultura … Continue reading →

In the news: local media anticipates the Astor Piazzolla “Foundation Stone” Ceremony, scheduled for tonight, in Lucca.

Here is a clipping from the “Il Tirreno” daily; it announces the Ceremony scheduled for tonight, in Lucca. (Click on the image, to enlarge). Astor Piazzolla, one of the greatest composers of the Tango of the 20th century, “wanted the Tango to be heard before being danced to.” The city of Lucca celebrates the Argentinian composer’s … Continue reading →

Silvina Spravkin | Monumento a Astor Piazzolla | Posa della Prima Pietra, Venerdi 19 Settembre, 2014

The laying of the foundation-stone for Lucca’s monument to Astor Piazzolla will take place this Saturday, the 19th of September, 2014 at 6:30pm, in Porta San Pietro in Lucca. The sculpture, in marble and inlayed mosaic, will be unveiled next year. The evening program features talks by the project sponsors; the Argentine Ambassador will be present. … Continue reading →

“I Have a Dream” Pietrasanta, 2014

“Ho un sogno” (Photograph by Cristian Fazzini, 2014) Visit the “I Have a Dream’s” fb page to see more photos of this and other dreams across the world, linked here. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Cultura, Scultura, Ortaggi

“Cultura-Scultura” (Photograph by Silvina Spravkin, 2014) “Ortaggi-Scultura” (Photograph by Silvina Spravkin, 2014) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Eri tu.” sculpture in clay, private commission

“Eri tu la mia miniera di stelle” (Silvina Spravkin, 2014, clay, life-size) This is the first version of the portrait. “Eri tu la mia miniera di stelle” means “you were my quarry of stars” in Italian. (Photo by Amapola Moriconi) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other … Continue reading →

Iguazu, Brasil, 2013

The magic waterfalls of Iguazu, on the Brazil side. Photos by Silvina Spravkin. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Photo of Silvina Spravkin in Iguazu, 2013

This is a photo of me, Silvina in Iguazu, in 2013, taken by Amapola Moriconi. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Eri tu la mia miniera di stelle” – the final version in plaster

“Eri tu la mia miniera di stelle” (Silvina Spravkin, 2014, plaster, life-size) And here is the final sculpture done in plaster. (Photo by Maria Gamundi) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Little Wing” – Once upon a Springtime an abandoned baby eagle built his own nest

“Little Wing” (Silvina Spravkin, 2005, Statuario Marble, 10cm x 20cm) This is a small-scale sculpture I made in Pietrasanta some Springtimes ago. (Photo by Enrico Chelli) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“You were my mine of stars” my latest sculpture commission in Pietrasanta

“Eri tu la mia miniera di stelle” (Silvina Spravkin, 2014, clay, life-size) This portrait, a private commission, is the clay model for a final sculpture which will be done in plaster. (Photo by Maria Gamundi) ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“I come apart in the possible. I come together in the impossible.”

Shalom. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Volontà Universale” from the exhibition “Donna Scultura, 2012” in Pietrasanta

“Volontà Universale,” 2012, Carrara Marble, onyx and brass. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

La Toscana delle Botteghe e degli Atelier

Some of my work is featured in this site – it’s about faces and voices of the world of art and crafts in Tuscany. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“… en el origen” a new printed piece featuring the sculpture of Silvina Spravkin

________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Silvina Spravkin, Escultora Argentina Que Trabaja en Arte Contemporanea en Pietrasanta, Italia

Silvina Spravkin nace en Buenos Aires, Argentina, en 1954. Entre 1970 y 1974 estudio en varios estudios de escultura en Buenos Aires. En 1975 colabora en la realización del vestuario y la escenografía en distintos film de producción Argentina. En 1976 se establece en Pietrasanta, Italia, donde inicia su trabajo en el mármol y en … Continue reading →

“Air Mail” is the Genesis of my Envelope Series which is still ongoing…

“Air Mail” The “Bozzetto” Silvina Spravkin, (1980) Clay. This is the first piece that I made of what became an ongoing Series of Envelopes. My envelopes are inspired by a synthesis of emotional states. Thus they are symbolic in their content and meaning. I was always struck by the impact that the envelope, in itself, has; … Continue reading →

“La Terra é un Paradiso…”

“La terra é un paradiso. L’inferno é non accorgersene”. – Jorge Luis Borges Coltivo la scultura e l’arte della terra a Pietrasanta. La raccolta é generosa. ________ Silvina Spravkin é una scultrice Argentina, che fa la sua arte in mosaico, marmo e altre media, in Pietrasanta, Italia. Silvina Spravkin is an Argentinian sculptor who makes … Continue reading →

Natura Morta, Natura Viva – Silvina Spravkin, Pietrasanta Scultura

“Senza Titolo,” Silvina Spravkin, (2003) Marmo statuario. Silvina Spravkin “rese presenze tanto più vivide e pungenti quanto più lontane nel tempo e nello spazio.” – Nicola Miceli, dal catalogo della mostra “Percorsi Paralleli”, al Palazzo Mediceo in Seravezza. ________ Silvina Spravkin é una scultrice Argentina, che fa la sua arte in mosaico, marmo e altre media, … Continue reading →

“Nostalgias” Film by Leandro Emede – Silvina Spravkin Sculpture Exhibition

“Nostalgias” is a short film by Leandro Emede about Silvina Spravkin’s sculptures in marble, from “Percorsi Paralleli” the 2006-2007 Palazzo Mediceo sculpture exhibition in Seravezza. Silvina Spravkin is an Argentinian sculptor who lives and works in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“Il gusto di essere” Silvina Spravkin’s sculpture for “In una parola” the mini-exhibition at Quarantuno Trattoria in Pietrasanta

“Il gusto di essere,” Silvina Spravkin (2013) Mixed media, clay and bronze. I am represented amongst forty-one artists who each show a piece in a same-sized box, as part of the mini-exhibition “In una parola” at the Quarantuno Trattoria in Pietrasanta. My sculpture is titled “Il gusto di essere” (the flavor of being) and it … Continue reading →

“100% Made in Italy” is an ironic comment, in statuary marble, on craftsmanship in the global economy

“100% Made in Italy” Silvina Spravkin, (2012) Statuary marble With this sequence of sculptures I address the issue of what “Made in Italy” means, in a time when so much that is sold in Italy is now made in China. It’s my attempt to re-qualify the beauty of Italian craftsmanship in the face of the … Continue reading →

“Hay amores que matan”

Venetian mosaic (detail of sculpture in marmo statuario This detail of a larger sculpture is made of Venetian glass; it is the “stamp” of one of my statuary marble envelope sculptures.

“Tango Nuevo” Astor Piazzolla (Full concert)

Envelope Art

Various envelopes: some are statuary marble sculptures, some are paper. Guess which one is Art?

“Silvina Spravkin, trine di marmo da lasciare senza fiato” __________”Silvina Spravin, marble lace that will take your breath away”

This is a clipping of a review of my solo exhibition “Un passo nel sogno” at the Paola Raffo Arte Contemporanea (ex Galleria la Subbia) in Pietrasanta, by Lidia Kuscar. To see more of my art, go to the gallery page on my site, http://www.silviaspravkin.com, linked here.

“Airmail,” a sculpture that takes flight on marble wings

This shows me working on “Airmail” – a marble sculpture for Royal Caribbean, commissioned by Studio Sem, in Pietrasanta. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

New life blossoms in Pietrasanta

I live and work on the outskirts of Pietrasanta, where nature still reigns supreme. This is a picture of the new life in the farm. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

“La Ventana” a window on an inner space, in mosaic and marble by Silvina Spravkin, Pietrasanta-based sculptor

This was the first time I introduced mosaic in a marble sculpture. As I was working on it, under a persimmon tree, I was stung twice, by hornets. ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Rather than being human, I would choose to be a force of nature, like the wind

“Chi guarda fuori sogna, chi guarda dentro si sveglia.” – Carl Jung “He who looks outward, dreams, he who looks inward awakens.” – Carl Jung ________ Silvina Spravkin, is an Argentinian sculptor who makes her art in mosaic, marble and other medias in Pietrasanta, Italy.